Ulta Lab Tests

Alpha-Gal Panel

There are no preparation instructions.

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Beef (F27) IgE

GALACTOSE ALPHA 1,3

Lamb (F88) IgE

Pork (F26) IgE

*Important Information on Lab Test Processing Times: Ulta Lab Tests is committed to informing you about the processing times for your lab tests processed through a national lab. Please note that the estimated processing time for each test, indicated in business days, is based on data from the past 30 days across the 13 laboratories for each test. These estimates are intended to serve as a guide and are not guarantees. Factors such as laboratory workload, weather conditions, holidays, and the need for additional testing or maintenance can influence actual processing times. We aim to offer estimates to help you plan accordingly. Please understand that these times may vary, and processing times are not guaranteed. Thank you for choosing Ulta Lab Tests for your laboratory needs.

The Alpha-Gal Panel test contains 1 test with 4 biomarkers .

Alpha-Gal Panel Is Not available in Oklahoma

Clinical Significance
Alpha-Gal Panel -
This in vitro allergen-specific IgE panel is used to quantitatively measure an individual's IgE response to alpha-gal, an allergy component, and 3 meats (beef, pork, and lamb) that commonly trigger alpha-gal-associated meat allergy. This IgE panel may be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of alpha-gal syndrome, a severe allergic reaction to mammalian meat induced by past tick bites [1].
Most cases of alpha-gal syndrome occur in the southeastern United States because of the heavy presence of the lone star ticks. Other types of ticks also have been associated with alpha-gal syndrome in Europe, Australia, Asia, and the northern and western United States. The alpha-gal (ie. galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) IgE test helps evaluate the etiology of meat allergies in patients with delayed onset of symptoms (3 to 6 hours after eating meat) [1,2]. IgE antibodies to alpha-gal are the likely mediator of anaphylactic reactions in individuals who develop hypersensitivities to beef, pork and/or lamb as adults [2].
The results of this panel should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings. More specific information about each allergen included in this panel can be found on the Quest Diagnostics Directory Page.

Test Includes

  • Beef (f27) IgE
  • Lamb (f88) IgE
  • Pork (f26) IgE
  • Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE
     

Reference Range(s)
Beef (f27) IgE    <0.10 kU/L
Lamb (f88) IgE    <0.10 kU/L
Pork (f26) IgE    <0.10 kU/L
Galactose Alpha 1,3 Galactose IgE    <0.10 kU/L

Customer Reviews